Chapter 27 This Is How You Pacify a Child

Timothy sat in the living room, listening to Mary and his mother, Cheng Wan, reminisce about their childhood. Feeling impatient, he stood up and said, "I'm going to a banquet tonight, I'll go upstairs to prepare." Angie had also heard about this banquet. Those attending were some of the city's capable businessmen. Seeing Timothy getting up to leave, Angie grabbed his arm gently and said softly, "Big brother Timothy, take me with you. You'll need a female companion for the banquet." Timothy's mother, Cheng Wan, frowned at the scene, feeling somewhat displeased with Angie. She clearly knew that Timothy was engaged to her younger sister, yet she acted so familiar. Mary also noticed the scene, but her thoughts were completely different from Cheng Wan's. She looked approvingly at Angie, inwardly hoping that Timothy would agree. Timothy pushed Angie's hand away. "I don't need a female companion for this banquet." Angie's smile faltered for a moment. Naturally, the banquet d